Not much is known about Jan Vermeer. He only produced around 35 works of art, yet they made him immortal. He was born in Delft and never left the town; he married there, worked as an art-dealer and died in debt. Michael Gill delves into the master's world and talks about the camera obscura and Vermeer's interest in science and cartography. Together with experts, he explores Vermeer's secrets of perspective, space, allegory and symbolic relationships in his works.

Vermeer and Rembrandt are the twin pillars of the Golden Age of Dutch painting, yet Vermeer's works were neglected during his lifetime. This, the first program to profile Jan Vermeer, investigates the life and art of this elusive figure. Jan Vermeer was living very privately in the dutch city of Delft. Some of his most famous paintings are "The milkmaid", "View on Delft", "The guitar player" and "The girl with the perl" are icons and classical examples of his excellent handling of light. Michael Gill is on his tracks, telling about the scientist Vermeer, who experimented with the Camera Obscura and the perspective, tells us about the cartography and the meanings, to piece together all informations about this silent citizen of Delft to a real genius.

Clients love the feeling of a photo shoot, especially when it feels like an magazine editorial. In this class, Courtney Dailey will help you create that feeling in your studio by sharing some of her favorite beauty photography tricks. Courtney will share her preferred beauty lighting set-ups, creative tricks and posing directives. You'll learn how to direct your clients with confidence and ease.

Join Clay Blackmore for a three-day immersion into the art of photography. Drawing on decades of experience, Clay will cover the essential posing, lighting, and composition skills that are key to creating jaw-dropping images with any camera.